MODULAR BUILDING HAVING A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE WHICH ENCLOSES AN INTERIOR SPACE

Abstract

A modular building has a supporting structure which encloses an interior space. The supporting structure has a plurality of vertical supporting posts, which can be set up on an underlying surface. The vertical supporting posts have a fastening portion at each of their opposite end regions, and the supporting structure has a plurality of crossbeams, which each connect two fastening portions of two adjacent vertical supporting posts to one another. The building has at least one floor element, which is secured on the supporting structure, at least one ceiling element, which is secured on the supporting structure, and a plurality of wall elements, which are secured on the supporting structure. Each wall element has a frame element running around its periphery. Wall elements which are adjacent and in alignment with one another are connected to one another via mutually facing portions of the respective frame elements with releasable fastening elements.

Claims

1.-16. (canceled)

17. A modular building, comprising: a supporting structure (1) which encloses an interior space, the supporting structure (1) including a plurality of vertical supporting posts (2), which can be set up at a distance apart from one another on an underlying surface, wherein the vertical supporting posts (2) have a fastening portion (5) at each of their opposite end regions, and a plurality of crossbeams (3), which each connect two fastening portions (5) of two adjacent vertical supporting posts (2) to one another; at least one floor element (26), which is secured on the supporting structure (1); at least one ceiling element (27), which is secured on the supporting structure (1); and a plurality of wall elements (14), which are secured on the supporting structure (1), wherein each wall element (14) has a frame element (15) running around its periphery, and wherein wall elements (14) which are adjacent and in alignment with one another are connected to one another via mutually facing portions of respective frame elements (15) with releasable fastening elements (21).

18. The modular building according to claim 17, wherein the wall element (14) is configured such that an individual wall element (14) can be removed from a composite of wall elements (14) and replaced without having to remove or destroy another wall element (14).

19. The modular building according to claim 17, wherein each frame element (15) has at least one fastening element (21) on a contact surface (18) of the frame element (15) arranged at an angle to an outer surface of the wall element (14), with which two adjacent frame elements (15) that are in contact with each other via their respective contact surfaces (18) can be connected to each other and pressed against each other.

20. The modular building according to claim 17, wherein a corner element (24) is arranged on a supporting post (2), and wherein the corner element (24) has two interconnected wall elements (14) with different orientations.

21. The modular building according to claim 17, wherein each floor element (26) and/or each ceiling element (27) has a frame element (15) running around its periphery, and wherein adjacent floor elements (26) and/or ceiling elements (27) are each connected to one another via mutually facing sections of the respective frame elements (15) with releasable fastening elements (21).

22. The modular building according to claim 17, wherein the fastening element (21) is a latch mounted in the frame element (15) of a wall element (14), and wherein the latch engages in an adjacent frame element (15) of an adjacent frame element (15) and enables a positive connection between two frame elements (15) and thus the respective wall elements (14).

23. The modular building according to claim 22, wherein the latch is operatively connected to a clamping device, and wherein the latch connecting two adjacent frame elements (15) to one another can be displaced via the clamping device in such a way that the adjacent frame elements (15) are pressed against one another.

24. The modular building according to claim 17, wherein at least one retaining device (22) is arranged on the frame element (15) for form-fitting connection of the frame element (15) to the supporting structure (1).

25. The modular building according to claim 17, wherein at least one sealing device (20) is arranged on the frame element (15) of a wall element (14) in sections or completely surrounding it, and wherein adjacent wall elements (14) can be sealed against one another via the sealing device (20).

26. The modular building according to claim 17, wherein an energy distribution device (12) is arranged on or in the supporting structure (1), which can be connected to each wall element (14).

27. The modular building according to claim 26, wherein the building has an energy storage device (11) that is connected to the energy distribution device (12) so that the energy distribution device (12) can be supplied with energy from the energy storage device (11).

28. The modular building according to claim 26, wherein a water distribution device (7) is arranged on the supporting structure (1).

29. The modular building according to claim 28, wherein the water distribution device (7) is connected to a fresh water tank (6), wherein the water distribution device (7) can be supplied with fresh water from the fresh water tank (6).

30. The modular building according to claim 28, wherein a vacuum device is arranged on the water distribution device (7), and wherein a vacuum can be generated in individual line sections of the water distribution device (7) via the vacuum device (10).

31. The modular building according to claim 28, wherein connection elements (13) for the energy distribution device (12) and/or the water distribution device (7) are arranged at regular intervals on several crossbeams (3) of the supporting structure (1), and wherein the connection elements (13) are suitable for connecting the energy distribution device (12) and/or the water distribution device (7) of a first module (30) to the energy distribution device (12) and/or the water distribution device (7) of an additional module (31).

32. The modular building according to claim 17, wherein an energy recovery device (29) is arranged on an outside of the wall elements (14) and/or the ceiling elements (27) facing away from the interior.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] FIG. 1 shows a supporting structure with supporting posts and crossbeams connecting the supporting posts,

[0037] FIG. 2 shows a wall element,

[0038] FIG. 3 shows an exploded drawing of a wall element,

[0039] FIG. 4 show a corner element,

[0040] FIG. 5 shows a modular building,

[0041] FIG. 6 shows a first module and an additional module in a top view,

[0042] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the first module and the additional module from FIG. 6,

[0043] FIG. 8 shows a first module and an additional module with a replaced fa?ade in a top view,

[0044] FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of the first module and the additional module from FIG. 8,

[0045] FIG. 10 shows an extended first module in a top view, and

[0046] FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the extended first module from FIG. 10.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] FIG. 1 shows a support structure 1 composed of supporting posts 2 and crossbeams 3 connecting the supporting posts 2. The four supporting posts 2, which have a cuboid cross-section, have a supporting element 4 at one end, which is realised as a flat plate, wherein the supporting posts 2 can be placed on the ground via the supporting element 4. Fastening portions 5 are arranged at the opposite ends of the supporting posts 2, wherein adjacent supporting posts 2 are connected to each other via crossbeams 3 connecting the fastening portions 5 to form a rectangular support structure 1. Like the supporting posts 2, the crossbeams 3 are configured as beams with a cuboid base. Four drinking water storage tanks 6, which are used as fresh water or waste water tanks, are located between the crossbeams 2 facing the ground. To distribute the water within the building, a water distribution device 7 in the form of water and waste water pipes is installed on the supporting structure 1. Several connection elements 8 for the water distribution device 7 are arranged on the crossbeams 3 facing away from the ground. These connection elements 8 can be used to connect the water distribution device 7 to the water distribution device 7 of other supporting structures 1 if the supporting structure 1 is extended. Furthermore, domestic waterworks 9 and a vacuum pump 10 are arranged, wherein the vacuum pump 10 can be used to apply a vacuum to selected pipe sections.

[0048] Energy storage devices 11 in the form of accumulators, which supply the building with energy, are arranged between the crossbeams 3 facing away from the ground. An energy distribution device 12 is arranged on the crossbeams 3 in the form of power cables braced between the crossbeams 3, wherein the power cables are connected to the energy storage device 11 in a signal-transmitting manner. Similar to the connection elements 8 for the water and waste water supply, connection elements 13 are arranged at several points on the crossbeams 3 for the connection of further power lines from other supporting structures 1.

[0049] FIG. 2 shows a wall element 14. The wall element 14 has a rectangular frame element 15 composed of four interconnected frame elements. The recess of the frame element 15 is provided on both sides of the frame element 15 with a frame cladding 16 in the form of a flat plate. Both claddings 16 have a centrally arranged recess 17 connecting the two claddings 16, which is suitable as a window. The frame element 15 has a contact surface 18 along the longitudinal sides of the wall element 14, wherein two wall elements 14 can be connected to each other via their contact surfaces 18 to form a wall panel 19. Along the contact surfaces 18, two sealing devices 20 arranged parallel to each other are defined, which are suitable for a tight connection of two wall elements 14 via their contact surfaces 18. The contact surfaces 14 also have three fastening elements 21 arranged at a distance from one another, wherein two wall elements 14 connected via their contact surfaces 18 can be pressed against one another by actuating the clamping lock connected as a latch. A retaining device 22 is fixed to each corner of the wall element 14, wherein the wall element 14 can be fixed to the crossbeams 3 of the supporting structure 1 by means of form-fitting engagement. On the surface of the wall element 14 there are spaced grooves 23 in the form of Halfen rails, which are arranged horizontally when the wall element 14 is used as intended and which are suitable for attaching further cladding or fa?ades to the Halfen rails.

[0050] FIG. 3 shows a wall panel 19 made of three connected wall elements 14. The individual wall elements 14 have a frame element 15, wherein the recess 17 of the frame element 14 is closed with two flat boards.

[0051] FIG. 4 show a corner element 24. The corner element 24 is composed of two wall elements 14 connected at a right angle and has retaining devices 22 and sealing devices 20 arranged on the contact surface 18 as well as fastening elements for fixing further wall elements 14 to the corner element 24.

[0052] FIG. 5 shows a modular building. The building has an almost square supporting structure 1 set on a base. For stabilisation, the crossbeams 3 are reinforced with further supporting beams 25 connecting the crossbeams 3. Several interconnected wall elements 14 are arranged on the supporting structure 1, wherein some of the wall elements 14 are configured as windows. Several square floor elements 26 connected to each other via fastening elements 21 are arranged on the crossbeam 3 facing the ground. Similarly to the floor elements 26, several interconnected square ceiling elements 27, which are arranged on the crossbeams 3 facing away from the ground, form the roof of the building. A green roof 28 is arranged on the ceiling elements 27, which is separated from the ceiling elements 27 by a waterproof film. At a distance from the green roof 28, an energy recovery device 29 in the form of solar panels arranged on the green roof 28 is installed. The energy storage device 11 can be recharged via the energy recovery devices 29 such that the power supply is as self-sufficient as possible. A green roof 28 separated from the wall panel 19 by a film is fixed to a wall panel 19, wherein further solar panels are arranged at a distance from the green roof 28.

[0053] FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show a first module 30 and an additional module 31 in a top view and in a perspective view. The first module 30 has a supporting structure 1 with floor 26, ceiling 27 and wall elements 14 fixed to the supporting structure 1, such that an outwardly closed building is created. The base surface of the first module 30 and the base surface of the additional module 31 have a rectangular shape, wherein the two base surfaces together have a square shape. The additional module 31 also has a supporting structure 1 with ceiling elements 27 and floor elements 26 fixed to the supporting structure 1. The two shorter sides of the additional module 31 have a cladding with wall elements 14. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, one surface of the wall elements 14 is removed from the supporting structure 1, wherein, with the wall elements 14 removed, one side of the side of the extension structure 31 not previously clad with wall elements 14 is provided with wall elements 14. In this way, a first module 30 and an additional module 31 are created, wherein one side of each of the two buildings 30, 31 is not clad with wall elements 14. In FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the additional module 31 is connected to the first module 30, such that a building 30, 31 with a square base area has been created.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0054] 1 Supporting structure [0055] 2 Supporting posts [0056] 3 Crossbeam [0057] 4 Supporting element [0058] 5 Fastening portions [0059] 6 Drinking water storage tank [0060] 7 Water distribution system [0061] 8 Connection point for water distribution system [0062] 9 Domestic waterworks [0063] 10 Vacuum pump [0064] 11 Energy storage device [0065] 12 Energy distribution device [0066] 13 Connection point for energy distribution device [0067] 14 Wall element [0068] 15 Frame element [0069] 16 Frame cladding [0070] 17 Recess in the frame element [0071] 18 Contact surface of the frame element [0072] 19 Wall panel [0073] 20 Sealing device [0074] 21 Fastening elements [0075] 22 Retaining device [0076] 23 Grooves in the form of Halfen rails [0077] 24 Corner element [0078] 25 Supporting beam [0079] 26 Supporting beam [0080] 27 Ceiling element [0081] 28 Green roof [0082] 29 Energy recovery devices [0083] 30 First module [0084] 31 Additional module